To answer you both -
We aren't giving them anything specifically for protein and the layer feed is just a basic brand from the local feed store. I would like to provide more outdoor space for them, just haven't got around to it. I guess that needs to be a priority.
I guess I need to look...
Basically all my hens have become cannibals, they are picking each other apart non stop. All of them have feathers missing, most of them have significant loss on legs, neck and tails. Some even have combs pecked off.
I purchased saddles, but they don't help. I'd show you pictures, but it...
Recieved my shipment of chicks on Wednesday, all seem to be doing great except for one. They all run around like crazy except for the one. She just lies there acting hurt. When she gets up to do anything, she hops around on one leg, keeping the left leg tucked up underneath her. She will go...
Well, they've finally arrived !! Except for one Barred Plymouth Rock who didn't make it out of the box... Other than that, they all seem to be thriving so far...
Hello all!! Been lurking around the website and forums for awhile now and decided to finally post...
First time raising chickens and they should be arriving on April 3rd from mypetchicken.com . Decided we wanted winter hardy birds and good egg layers, so we went with the 3 each of following...
I've rigged up a a PVC waterer for the baby chicks who don't arrive until April 2nd. Was wondering what height should I start the nipples out at for them? Any suggestions? I will also have a standard chick waterer to begin with as well.